Astera Institute
Astera Institute is hiring a Research Scientist/Engineer focused on developing foundational principles of Artificial General Intelligence. The role involves conducting fundamental research on brain-like world models, designing experiments, and collaborating with neuroscientists and engineers to translate theory into scalable systems.
Headquarters
Berkeley, California, United States
Company Size
11-50 employees
Founded
2020
Astera Institute is a research and engineering organization focused on preparing for AI's transformative impact on humanity by working toward more positive futures. It operates three divisions: Neuro & AGI, which conducts directed neuroscience and AI safety research to understand biological intelligence and engineer safe general intelligence systems; Radial, a life sciences research division that funds and runs high-impact fundamental scientific challenges; and Foundation, which provides operational support, leads a Residency Program, and supports Fellows and strategic investments.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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